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Martinez Sink Slavia To Keep Inter’s Knockout Hopes Alive

November 28, 2019 4:33 pm

A brace from Lautaro Martinez and a Romelu Lukaku goal handed Inter Milan a 3-1 win at Slavia Prague on Wednesday, keeping the Italians in contention for the Champions League last 16.

Inter are level with Borussia Dortmund on seven points each in Group F topped by Barcelona who clinched a last-16 spot after beating the Germans 3-1 at the Camp Nou.

“The win is important for us, we had no choice but to win,” said Inter coach Antonio Conte.

“We knew what to expect, the forward duo were decisive and I’m very happy for them,” he added.

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Patrick Day Dies Following Brutal Knockout

October 17, 2019 11:06 am

American boxer, Patrick Day, died on Wednesday in Chicago as a result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered during his fight on Saturday, where he was knocked out by Charles Conwell in the 10th round.

Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, in spite of having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.

“Patrick Day passed away today, Oct. 16, 2019, succumbing to the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his fight this past Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, …